NPS/A Out-of-State Placement

Reporting requirements for out-of-state nonpublic, nonsectarian school and agency placement.

California Education Code 56365(f) requires that if a local educational agency (LEA) places a pupil with a nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency outside of California, the pupil's individualized education program (IEP) team shall submit a report to the California Department of Education within 15 days of the placement decision.

The report (DOC) requires information on the

special education and related services provided by the out-of-state program placement
costs of the special education and related services provided
efforts of the LEA to locate an appropriate public school or nonpublic, nonsectarian school or agency, or a combination thereof, within the state

Questions: Nonpublic Schools and Agencies | npsa@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0141

Last Reviewed: Friday, February 26, 2021

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